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A rich music full of hope and vitality in spite of the hardships of life. Johannes Moser, one of the PENTATONE label's signature artists, is collaborating with Andrei Korobeinikov on the second release of the Cello Sonata by Martineau. The second collaboration with Andrei Korobeinikov features the cello sonatas of Martineau. The prolific composer Martineau is well known for his symphonies and other products of the American period, and the three cello sonatas included here are also from the same period. The first (1939) was dedicated to the cellist Fournier, the second (1941) to Martineau's friend Rivka, and the third (1952) to the conductor Kindler. The music is full of hope and vitality despite the hardships of life, including a longing for the Czech Republic during World War II. As is typical of Martineau, who has taken in different ethnic music from France, the U.S., and the Czech Republic, each piece has its own unique charm. It is a luxury to hear Moser and Korobeinikov's rich expression.Moser and Korobeinikov's 2016 album (KKC-5711 / PTC-5186594), featuring works by Prokofiev, Rachmaninoff, and Scriabin, has received high praise and was named a "Special Mention" by Record Arts magazine! King International